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Healthier Mac n Cheese - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Healthier Mac n Cheese Recipe

Healthier Mac n Cheese has a average-calorie, average-carb, average-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin A.

The food contains 44.9g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is average in complex carbs and low in Simple carbs. Carbs are our primary source of energy but its source should be chosen with utmost care. Complex carbs are a more desirable addition to your diet, where as simple carbs should be consumed in moderation as it is very easily broken down, assimilated and absorbed in the body. Its sugar content is among the bottom 20 percentile. This is for people watching their sugar intake. With 10.8 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Moreover, the average fat content makes it suitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. It's low MUFA and low PUFA. In terms of Polyunsaturated Fat content it is ranked in the bottom 20% of all food items. It is also ranked in the bottom 20 percentile in terms of its Monounsaturated Fat content, which are considered among "good fats".

While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has an average density of Sodium, it is suitable if you are aiming for a healthy, low-sodium diet.

Based on the composite nutritive standing Healthier Mac n Cheese has been given a composite ranking of 74, and in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein17%
 Calories from Fat13%
 Calories from Carbs70%

Why this is good for you

  • High in Protein
  • Very high in Vitamin A
  • Low in Cholesterol
  • Low in Saturated Fat
  • High in Dietary Fiber

Why this is bad for you

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A2240 IU44.8%
Vitamin C9.6 mg16%
Vitamin D0 IU
Vitamin E0.06 mg0.2%
Thiamin0.02 mg1.2%
Riboflavin0.02 mg1%
Niacin0.16 mg0.8%
Vitamin B60.06 mg2.8%
Folate10.8 mcg2.7%
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0.14 mg1.4%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium7 mg0.7%
Iron0.11 mg0.6%
Magnesium3.2 mg0.8%
Phosphorus11 mg1.1%
Potassium59.9 mg1.7%
Sodium270.7 mg11.3%
Zinc0.06 mg0.4%
Copper0.01 mg0.4%
Manganese0.05 mg2.4%
Selenium0.21 mcg0.3%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate44.9 g15%
Dietary Fiber5.9 g23.6%
Sugars4.1 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein10.8 g21.6%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat3.6 g5.5%
Saturated Fat1 g5%
Monounsaturated Fat0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.1 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 259 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 3.6 g 5.5%

Saturated Fat 1 g 5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 10 mg 3.3%

Sodium 270.7 mg 11.3%

Total Carbohydrates 44.9 g 15%

Dietary Fiber 5.9 g23.6%

Sugars 4.1 g

Protein 10.8 g 21.6%

Vitamin A 44.8% Vitamin C 16%

Calcium 0.7% Iron 0.6%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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